Because it is made from all fresh ingredients, this delicious dish rivals anything you would get at a high-end Italian restaurant but comes together in about 45 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend. If you’re looking for inspiration for dinner tonight, this is it. Difficulty: Easy Time: 45 minutes… Read More Pesto Chicken and Broccoli with Penne Pasta
This delicious seafood pasta dish comes together in about 45 minutes, is simple to make and relatively inexpensive. Its clean, bright flavor profile yields a result greater than the sum of its parts and it is therefore both perfect for a weeknight dinner and elegant enough for a romantic dinner for two. Time: 45 minutes… Read More Salmon Poached in White Wine with Penne and Asparagus
This dish is an Italian-American classic, but is also unique because it utilizes two flavor profiles that are commonly considered opposed to one another: Chicken and Marinara Sauce. We usually think of Classic Marinara Sauce as a sauce that accompanies read meat – beef, sausage, meatballs. In contrast, we usually think of chicken and seafood… Read More Chicken Parmesan
This Italian classic is simple and delicious. It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight and elegant enough for a special dinner for two. It is satisfying and filling, yet light on both the wallet and the stomach. Also, it’s guaranteed to keep the vampires away for a millennia or so. What’s not to love? Time:… Read More Linguine con le Vongolé (Linguine with Clams)
This twist on an Italian classic uses Japanese panko bread crumbs to create a delicate yet irresistibly crisp breading on the outside of lightly fried chicken cutlets which are then served with a savory Marsala mushroom sauce over angel hair pasta. Time: 45-60 minutes Level: Easy/Intermediate Cost: About $4-6 per plate Serves: 4- 6 Ingredients:… Read More Chicken Marsala
Nothing says comfort food like Spaghetti & Meatballs. In this recipe, you’ll prepare Classic Marinara Sauce as well as scrumptious, tender meatballs that will stick to your ribs, and possibly put you into a food coma on a cold winter’s night. Time: 60 minutes Level: Easy Cost: About $4-6 per plate Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: For… Read More Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
This twist on an Italian classic uses Japanese panko bread crumbs to create a delicate yet irresistibly crisp breading on the outside of lightly fried chicken cutlets which are then served with a savory and tangy pan sauce over angel hair pasta. Time: 45-60 minutes Level: Easy/Intermediate Cost: About $4-6 per plate Serves: 4- 6… Read More Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata
